The 2011 Riverfront Times Music Awards Winners

There were some 150 artists nominated for Riverfront Times Music Awards this year, all deserving of praise for the ways they contribute to the rich music community in St. Louis. More than 3,000 of you voted in this year's poll, and the winners reflect the very best of what's happening in this city.

Several of this year's Music Awards winners also played our showcase, and you can find recaps of a few winners' sets by clicking their name in the list that follows. We will be doing these sorts of recaps more often in the future; you will be able to find them on rftmusic.com.